Overview
Thorn Grove Primary School, Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7LD. Tel: 0161 485 1177.
Job Title: Cleaner
Salary: Scale 1 point 3 £2,930.33 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 5 hours per week – 1 hour per day (Term Time plus 5 days)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday after school
Contract type: Fixed term until June 2027
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable cleaners who take pride in their work. You will need to be a good team worker with good organisational skills. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
* To ensure the school building is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised each day for the children and staff, paying particular attention to touch points such as desks, door handles, taps, etc.
* To undertake cleaning tasks including washing of walls, furniture and fittings; sweeping, hoovering, floor buffing; toilet cleaning; emptying and cleaning of waste receptacles and fixtures and fittings.
* To carry out all cleaning tasks to the required standards.
* To use all equipment, machinery and cleaning materials effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices.
* To report any faults with equipment, machinery or the building to the caretaker, describing the nature of the faults.
* To participate in any required staff training programmes and to carry out duties in accordance with the School’s Health and Safety Policy.
* To maintain good working relationships with staff, handle minor queries or complaints, and relay significant staff issues to the caretaker for further action.
* To undertake any other duties related to the work of the section appropriate to the post, as may be required.
Benefits and Working Environment
* A welcoming, friendly school where everyone is valued.
* Charismatic children who enjoy school.
* A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
* A staff team who support and care for each other.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Application Process
For more information and an application pack, please email [emailprotected] or download the application pack from the Greater Jobs website. Completed application forms should be returned by email to [emailprotected] or by post to Thorn Grove Primary School, Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7LD.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25 September 2025
Interviews: Friday 26 September 2025
Thorn Grove Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school may carry out online searches during shortlisting for due diligence and Safer Recruitment procedures. Applications on the school’s form only will be considered.
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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